Bank Holiday: Banks to Remain Closed on Thursday, 18 December – Know Why RBI Has Announced the Holiday
Banks will remain closed tomorrow, Thursday, 18 December 2025, in the Indian state of Meghalaya. Both government and private sector banks in the state will not operate. The closure is due to the death anniversary of Khasi poet U So So Tham, a revered literary figure and social reformer of the Khasi community.
Why Banks Are Closed on 18 December
U So So Tham’s death anniversary is observed with respect and remembrance in Meghalaya. Various literary events, seminars, and cultural programs are organized to honor his contribution to Khasi literature and society. On this day, all banking services in Meghalaya will remain unavailable.
Bank Holidays in December 2025
If you plan to complete any banking tasks in December 2025, it is essential to check the holiday calendar as banks will remain closed in several states due to festivals and observances:
| Date | State / Occasion |
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| 18 Dec (Thu) | Meghalaya – U So So Tham Death Anniversary |
| 19 Dec (Fri) | Goa – Goa Liberation Day |
| 20 Dec (Sat) | Sikkim – Losoong / Namsoung Festival |
| 21 Dec (Sun) | Weekly Holiday |
| 22 Dec (Mon) | Sikkim – Losoong / Namsoung Festival |
| 24 Dec (Wed) | Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram – Christmas Eve |
| 25 Dec (Thu) | All India – Christmas |
| 26 Dec (Fri) | Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram – Post-Christmas Holiday |
| 27 Dec (Sat) | Fourth Saturday – Nationwide Holiday |
| 28 Dec (Sun) | Weekly Holiday |
| 30 Dec (Tue) | Meghalaya – Freedom Fighter U Kiang Nangbah Death Anniversary |
| 31 Dec (Wed) | Mizoram, Manipur – New Year’s Eve & Imoinu Iratpa Festival |
Note: During these holidays, net banking, mobile banking, and ATMs will continue to operate normally.
Key Highlights: December Bank Holidays Across States
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Meghalaya: 18 Dec (U So So Tham) & 30 Dec (U Kiang Nangbah)
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Goa: 19 Dec (Goa Liberation Day)
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Sikkim: 20 & 22 Dec (Losoong/Namsoung Festival)
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Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya: 24 & 26 Dec (Christmas Eve & Post-Christmas)
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All India: 25 Dec (Christmas)
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Mizoram & Manipur: 31 Dec (New Year’s Eve & Imoinu Iratpa)
By checking the above list, you can plan your banking activities accordingly to avoid inconvenience during holidays.
